Council approves installation of fire hydrants

January 17, 2011

By

Becky Polaski

Council members discussed a request from the Crystal Fire Department to have three new fire hydrants installed in various locations throughout the city during their recent meeting. Pictured, from left, are Mark Jacob, city solicitor, Sally Geyer, mayor, and Dave Greene, city manager. Photo by Becky Polaski.

Members of the St. Marys City Council voted to approve the installation of three new fire hydrants at strategic areas around the city during their meeting on Monday evening.
The hydrants will be placed on Rosely Road at the end of the city-maintained road near the turnaround, on S. St. Marys Road just prior to the entrance to Pepsi Bottling Group, and on S. St. Marys Road near the intersection of Comfort Lane.
According to Dave Greene, city manager, the Crystal Fire Department makes annual recommendations to the city and the St. Marys Area Water Authority regarding areas where hydrants could be installed to enhance their firefighting capabilities.
"We do budget for these annually," Greene said.
Sally Geyer, mayor, inquired why two of the proposed hydrants are located on S. St. Marys Road.
"Apparently we don't have any on that side of the road," Greene responded.
Bob Roberts, councilman, also asked whether the installation of the hydrants along S. St. Marys Road would have any impact on future road work. Greene answered that it would not.